Sabiki Saver

ABSTRACT

The invention concerns a storage device for sabiki rigs. The invention provides a safe tube to store the razor sharp multiple hooks of a sabiki rig. It consists of a ¾″ tube sliding inside a 1″ tube secured in the middle by a locking collar. End pieces secure the hooks inside the unit.

[0001] The Sabiki Saver is a fishing tool used for storing sabiki rigs. A sabiki rig consists of a monofilament main line with several hooks or quills branching off the main line every eight to ten inches. The sabiki rigs are used to catch multiple baitfish at once.

CROSS REFERENCE PPA NO.

[0002] No. 60/360,837—Mar. 4, 2002

BACKGROUND FIELD OF INVENTION

[0003] This invention is related to the field of fishing, (catching live baitfish). Specifically for the storage of a live bait rig or sabiki rig.

BACKGROUND

[0004] In prior art there was found a sabiki rod. This is a long tube to which a fishing reel was attached. The sabiki rig is stored inside the rod. The Sabiki Saver eliminates the need for a “special rod” for only catching baitfish.

[0005] The sabiki rig, after each use, is secured in the invention. Due to its telescopic properties, it can be reduced in length and stored away, freeing up the fishing rod that was used in catching baitfish to be returned to regular fishing use. Storage on the sabiki rod is not easily achieved due to its long fixed length. Another advantage of the invention is that when its not loaded with a sabiki rig, it can be reduced to half its operative length for compact storage. Not so with the sabiki rod. Other means of storing a sabiki rig were simply to leave it hooked to the line of a regular fishing rod, secure the bottom of the rig to the fishing reel and set it in a rod holder. This is very dangerous by leaving six to eight razor sharp hooks swinging in an open air environment on a boat. With the Sabiki Saver, this threat is easily put to rest. The rig is simply lowered in the tube and secured for future use.

SUMMARY OF INVENTION

[0006] It is an object of the invention to provide a unique and useful storage adjustable compartment for live bait rigs such as sabiki rigs. The Sabiki Saver consists of two tubes. One tube has a plastic flared notched top and the other with a cross-member collar on the bottom. The tubes are secured together by a locking collar. The sabiki rig is lowered into the top of the Sabiki Saver to the bottom of the unit. There, the rig is hooked to the cross-member with a stainless steel J-hook that is provided with the Sabiki Saver. The rig is pulled tight and is secured at the top using a scalloped notch. The locking collar enables the invention's telescopic design to accommodate most sabiki rigs.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

[0007]FIG. 1 is a side view of an embodiment of a Sabiki Saver according to the invention of

[0008]FIG. 2 is an enlarged cross section of the flared funnel

[0009]FIG. 2A is an exploded view of the flared top piece with securing notches shown.

[0010]FIG. 3 is an enlarged cross section of the locking collar manufactured by others.

[0011]FIG. 4 is an enlarged cross section of the bottom collar.

[0012]FIG. 4A is an exploded view of the bottom collar showing the cross-member.

[0013]FIG. 5 is a view of FIG. 1 with a sabiki live bait rig secured in the Sabiki Saver.

NUMBER REFERENCE FOR DRAWINGS

[0014]10—Securing notches

[0015]12—Throat

[0016]16—Locking collar—manufactured by others

[0017]20—Bottom collar

[0018]22—Cross-Member

[0019]24—Throat

LETTER REFERENCE FOR DRAWING

[0020] A—Top flange

[0021] B—Inner tube

[0022] C—Locking collar

[0023] D—Outer tube

[0024] E—Bottom collar

DESCRIPTION OF PREFFERED EMBODIMENTS

[0025]FIG. 1 Shows an embodiment of a Sabiki Saver according to the invention.

[0026]FIG. 1 The funnel end piece “A” is attached to the inner tube “B” and passed through the locking collar “C” which is attached to the outer tube “D” that receives the bottom collar.

[0027]FIG. 2 The polypropylene end piece “A” slides over the inner tube “B” and through the insertion of the throat.

[0028]FIG. 2 Shows how the attachment between the “A” and “B” are made with a tapered shouldered to fit “B”.

[0029]FIG. 3 Shows a lock collar made by others attached to the outer tube “D”.

[0030]FIG. 4 Shows the bottom collar attached to “D” by means of a shoulder.

[0031]FIG. 5 Show the sabiki rig secured on the top flange “A” by using the scalloped notches and secured on the bottom using the bottom collar which includes the cross member.

DESCRIPTION & OPERATION

[0032] The Sabiki Saver consists of two telescopic Plexiglas tubes held together by a locking collar. On the inner tube or smaller tube, a polypropylene flared funnel type top piece is attached. It also entails several securing notches on the leasing edge of the flange. The bottom of the inner tube is beveled at a 45-degree angle. The outer or larger Plexiglas tube has a collar attached to its bottom. This collar includes a cross-member. The smaller tube slides inside the larger tube. They are secured by means on a locking collar (manufactured by others). When a sabiki rig is taken out of its package, a sinker J-hook combination is attached to the provided snap swivel. The Sabiki Saver is adjusted to be a few inches shorter than the sabiki rig. The sabiki rig is lowered through the top flange to the bottom of the larger tube, the J-hook is fastened to the cross-member and the rig is pulled tight and the top end of the rig is secured by pinching the monofilament into one of the securing notches. When using the Sabiki Saver, attach your line from your fishing rod to the top end of the sabiki rig, pull on the bottom J-hook to release the rig. After fishing, simply repeat the process. If going to another spot to bait fish, slide the sabiki rig into the Sabiki Saver, place the rod in one rod holder and the Sabiki Saver in the other. Just be sure to secure the top of the sabiki rig back in one of the notches in flared top. If you are done catching bait fish, repeat process by securing the J-hook to the bottom cross-member first and then pinch in the top of the rig and unfasten your fishing line. Your sabiki rig is our of harm's way and you can now stow the whole combination, Sabiki Saver and sabiki rig, away or opt to leave in your rod holder. Either way, you rig is safe and so are you. 

1. What is claimed is a storage unit for holding a sabiki rig comprised of two tubes made of acrylic, Plexiglas, or a similar material, with the inside tube smaller in diameter than the outside tube. On the smaller tube, a flared funnel piece made of polypropylene, rigid rubber or similar material is attached with scalloped notches and a defining receiving space closing inward to a zero space. The larger tube has a polypropylene collar, rigid rubber or a similar material attached to the bottom. The collar on the bottom of the unit has a recessed cross-member. Both tubes are secured by means of a PVC locking collar manufactured by others. 